All Obituaries

Jeraldine Marquess, 78, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born September 13, 1944, to Robert and Viola Virginia (Michaels) Bradburn.  Jerry was one of 15 children and raised 7 children of her own with her husband, Stephen Allen Marquess.  She enjoyed working on her flowers and playing games with her family and friends.  Jerry retired from Anchor Glass after many years of service. Jerry was preceded...

Donna Kaye Wells, 42, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Reid Hospital in Richmond.  She was born on October 20, 1980, in Muncie, to James and Gloria (Hill) Younger. Donna was a 1999 graduate of Winchester Community High School.  She was a homemaker.  She enjoyed old school rock and roll music, playing games on her phone, shopping online, and liked eating chocolate like Carmelo. Donna was the world’s best cook, making jambalaya and chicken...

Taylan Todd Phillips, 23 of Winchester, went to be with the Lord, and his grandpa and grandma, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was born on May 4, 1999, in Winchester, to Noah Phillips and Melissa England. Taylan went to Winchester Community High School.   He loved to fish, golf and wrestled for Winchester High School.  He enjoyed go cart racing and was an exquisite creator of foods like pork loin, and he loved to eat potato soup.  He lived in Florida for a short...

Meshelle R. (Norman) Sterling, 63, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.  She was born on February 21, 1960, in Winchester, to Harry and Leona (Abernathy) Norman. Meshelle was a homemaker.  She loved her Soap Shows, including Guiding Light, Romance Novels, loved cats, and watching I love Lucy and Elvis. Meshelle is survived by her children, Heather (Jamie) Sterling and Matthew (Amber) Sterling; 10 grandchildren,...

V. “Buck” Hunley, 94, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on November 12, 1928 to Glen and Nellie (Anderson) Hunley. Buck was a plasterer.  His favorite meal was beans and dumplings.  Buck was a member of the Countryside Christian Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports.  Buck is survived by his wife of 74 years, Norma Jean (Coulter) Hunley; a son, Jim (Peggy) Hunley;...

Thelma Elizabeth (Wright) Brouse died on Tuesday, February 28th at Pineknoll Rehabilitation Center after long-term illness.  She was born on October 8, 1928 to Albert and Lena Wright, Cairo, Ohio.  Thelma was the youngest of four, and had 3 brothers that served in WWII. She married Vernon (Sonny) Brouse on June 20, 1948 and enjoyed 50 years together before his death in 1998.  She is survived by her children, Virginia married to John Lynch (Massachusetts), Bruce and Charlene...

Milo J. Phillips, 51,  passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.  He was born on November 28, 1971, in Union City, Indiana to Shawn Bush and Ed “Stimey” Phillips. Milo worked CNC at Cast Metals in Selma.  He enjoyed camping, going to concerts, riding ATV’s and spending time with friends. Milo is survived by his mother, Shawn Bush of Farmland; father, Ed “Stimey” Phillips (wife Nate) of Swayzee, IN; brother, Garrett “Tink” Page of...

David L. Harris, Sr., 77, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center in Winchester.  He was born on March 7, 1945, in Winchester, to Isom Roy and Irene (Garringer) Harris. David was a 1963 graduate of Winchester High School.  He served in the US Army from 1965-1967, During the Vietnam War where he was stationed in Korea.  David worked at Anchor Glass where he retired after 37 years.  He engaged in farming his entire life...

The Lord sent his angels to gather up our beloved mother and sister, and they laid her gently into His arms where she rests forever. Sarah Elizabeth Conyers Fields, 55, of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Sarah was born May 5, 1967, to Louis and Pauline Conyers in New Castle, IN. She graduated from Union City Community High School in 1985, and was employed at at Neil’s A&W Drive Inn, and Ha-Ste Manufacturing Co., Inc., of Union City, OH, for a...

William B. (Bill) Shires, 85, of Ft. Wayne, IN passed away on Thursday Feb. 16, 2023 at Byron Wellness Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born on Sept. 22, 1937 in Winchester, IN to Irvin and Marguerite E. (Somerville) Shires.   Bill was a 1958 graduate of Winchester High School. He worked many jobs in the Winchester area over the years. Bill was an avid fan of the Winchester Community High School Falcons, the Purdue Boilermakers and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed spending time with his...